Istanbul hosting WEF meeting

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will start its two-day Europe and Central Asia meeting in Istanbul today. The meeting brings together international and regional business leaders, government and media representatives, and cultural and religious leaders. Nine heads of states or government, including Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Cabinet ministers both from Turkey and abroad, and other public figures are expected to share ideas on dealing with the global crisis, the region's future, and business opportunities.